Tag: National Science Foundation
Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans
A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.
Fifteen University students, alumni receive NSF fellowships
The Graduate Research Fellowships provide up to three years of support for US students pursuing research-based degrees in STEM, STEM education, and social science fields.
Rochester biologists selected for ‘rapid research’ on COVID-19
Rochester biologists are exploring how coronavirus interacts with cellular proteins to cause COVID-19 under a priority NSF program.
Mathematical model will monitor spread of COVID-19
Computational scientists win a National Science Foundation grant to develop a tool to provide accurate, timely information to local-level policymakers monitoring the spread of COVID-19.
18 current, former Rochester students earn NSF fellowships
Seven Rochester undergraduates, five graduate students, and six alumni will receive funding for graduate degrees in STEM, STEM education, and social science fields.
Rochester scientists receive NSF CAREER awards
The National Science Foundation has granted its most prestigious award in support of junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, to several University of Rochester researchers this year.
Rochester students, alumni offered NSF fellowships
Five Rochester graduate students and one undergraduate have been offered National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, providing up to three years of support for students pursuing STEM or social science degrees.
Record-breaking year for faculty CAREER awards
Eight University of Rochester researchers are among the latest recipients of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious recognition for junior faculty members—the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award—the largest number of CAREER awards in one year for the University.
Six Rochester students receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Four undergraduates and two graduate students have been selected to receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, providing support for US students pursuing graduate degrees in STEM fields.
Henry Kautz to direct intelligent systems division for NSF
In his three-year term at the National Science Foundation, Kautz will direct the agency’s support for research in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and data science.